My Thoughts on Kevin

I love Kevin Smith. His stuff has gotten me through so much.

His 1st few movies defined a segment of a generation. His work spoke to us. We related. I'll always love his guy.

I thought Jay and Bob Strikes Back was fun. I thought Jersey Girl was pretty good too. I LOVE Clerks II.

But Zach & Miri was a disappointment. The heart just wasn't there and I think his career turned. I'm not sure what happened.

Cop Out was cheesy but fun. Red State was fair, but didn't feel like a Kevin Smith movie.

Maybe Smith was right when he spoke about how he doesn't have the passion to tell the stories like he had in the past.

He was a young writer with a lot to say. I think he would prefer to be known as a writer verses a director. His ideas were refreshing. He had to direct, because no one else would have been able to tell his stories.

I think his best work now comes from his podcasts. Hollywood Babble-On & Jay and Bob Get Old are a lot of fun and I listen regularly, but I miss Kevin Smith movies.

Hope he gains his mojo back with Clerks III. Not sure he can recapture the magic, but I will buy a ticket.

One more thought; I wonder what Smith would be without Mewes. I think Mewes deserves a lot of credit for his success and vice versa. I don't think one would exist without the other. The kid is special.